Salt Lake Rotary Bee

Tuesday, July 5 NO MEETING THIS WEEK—HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Tuesday, July 12, at the Marriott, 75 South West Temple FESTIVAL OPERA COMPANY Michael Ballam, General Director, Founder

Hear, Hear! Come and enjoy the special performance of the Utah Festival Opera Company under the direction of Michael Ballam. They will be coming from Logan for this special performance. The Company will be presenting special musical numbers from Ragtime, Showboat, Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, and Puccini’s Trilogy. Guests are encouraged but you must make reservations for them.

Dinner Meeting Tuesday, July 19, at Tracy Aviary 5:30-7:30 p.m. DAYLIGHTING SALT LAKE VALLEY’S RIVER CORRIDORS Brian Tonetti, Co-Director, Seven Canyons Trust

In celebration of Tracy Aviary’s newest exhibit and programs, the Parks and Environment Committee invites Rotarians, their families, and guests to an evening program and BBQ. Enjoy guided tours of the new Treasures of the Rainforest Exhibit beginning at 5:30, a BBQ dinner served 6 -7 pm, and a presentation by Brian Tonetti from the Seven Canyons Trust at 6:45. During Brian’s talk, children will be treated to special Tracy Aviary activities. Guests 16 and over are $30; children 15 and under are $10. Your RSVP enters you into a surprise drawing! Sign up on Tuesdays or RSVP to 801-363-8415.

Tuesday, July 26, at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, 15 E South Temple THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE – A NEW, BRIGHT FUTURE Terry Orme, Editor

Terry Orme, editor of The Salt Lake Tribune, will speak on the newspaper’s indispensable role as the informant and watchdog for citizens of Utah. In June, The Tribune was purchased by Utah businessman Paul Huntsman, returning it to local ownership after almost 20 years. Orme will talk about the challenges faced by newsrooms throughout the country as the digital revolution disrupts old business models, and how, with a new owner with deep roots and loyalty in Utah, The Tribune and its digital publication, sltrib.com, will keep and expand upon its commitment to be the essential news and information source for the state.

Farewell to Exchange Student Yann Wulff

Exchange student Yann Wulff bid Club 24 adieu on Tuesday with a great power point and summary of his year in America. Club 24 thanks Tim Brown and his family for hosting Yann (and his many friends) for Yann's final six months.

Welcome New Members!

Two new members were pinned recently. Floyd Hatch at left joins new members Mary Ann Nations and Jon Hatch, with Scott Rosenbush.

Lance Allred’s Presentation by Floyd Hatch

6' 11" Lance Allred spoke at a recent Rotary lunch and discussed his ideas regarding growing up as the grandson of a polygamist prophet, playing college and professional basketball, and becoming a best selling author.

Lance described life's decisions as making "a choice" not as something that he had to do. This is what pushed him to become the first deaf basketball player in the NBA.

2 We wish the very best for Lance.

Welcome Great New Member Khosrow B. Semnani

Khosrow B. Semnani is an Iranian-American industrialist, community leader, and philanthropist.

He is the founder of Envirocare (now Energy Solutions), the first privately-owned low-level nuclear waste disposal facility in the United States, which he sold in 2004.

Today his business, S. K. Hart Management, manages a diversified global investment portfolio.

Through the Semnani Family Foundation, he works with a wide variety of organizations to provide humanitarian relief locally and across the globe.

Through Omid for Iran, he encourages policies to both protect the Iranian people and promote democracy and liberty.

Semnani lives in with his wife, Ghazaleh, and three sons.

3

Welcome Awesome New Member John Haglund

Financial Analyst / Consultant Finance Resource Associates, LLC

I was born in Iowa and moved to Utah at age six, and grew up just south of the .

After my LDS mission to Paris, France, I married my high school sweetheart, Cindy Phillips. We have four sons and two daughters. Our daughters are from the Marshall Islands.

I attended the U of Utah (BA Finance) and Westminster College (MBA), and have spent my career in Finance and Accounting, primarily here in SLC. We also got to move to Paris for several years when I worked as Finance Director for a small joint venture company affiliated with American Express.

Pursuing a long-held dream, I have just recently opened my own consulting firm, Finance Resource Associates, focusing on providing entrepreneurs with interim or part-time controller / CFO resources, accounting, financial analysis, and other related services.

I love to travel with my family, follow U of U sports, Water ski, golf, and referee AAU and high school basketball.

4 Remembering Norm Tanner

1914 ~ 2015 Norman Clark Tanner died peacefully of old age in his Indian Wells home on February 12, 2015. Born October 16, 1914, in Salt Lake County, to Myron Clark and Marie Boshard Tanner, the second of six children. He was raised in Salt Lake City, graduated from East High School and the University of Utah where he was president of Pi Kappa Alpha. Aside from his many accomplishments, Norman was known for his love of life. His warmhearted exuberance affected all those he came in contact with, and he made friends in all his pursuits, embracing every challenge with gusto, optimism and charm. Through his hard work, his infectious enthusiasm and his vision he was instrumental in the growth of the O.C.Tanner Company from its humble beginnings (when he joined his Uncle Obert Tanner in 1938 in the basement of his grandmother's home) to a national, then an international company. He loved his work and his kind open personality helped make him an extremely successful salesman and businessman: a true entrepreneur. Norm was in the ROTC at the University of Utah and Norm had a passion for sports and the outdoors. volunteered for active duty after Pearl Harbor. He served He skied, played tennis, hiked and rode horses in the European Theater with the Third Infantry Division as with friends and family until late in his life, his en- a pilot for the Field Artillery. As an Air Officer with eleven ergy as boundless as his enthusiasm. He and Bar- pilots under his command, he participated in the invasion bara loved to travel and were able to see many of southern France. He was promoted to Major during the parts of the world, but whether at home or war and later to Lt. Colonel and received the Air Medal abroad, they shared an active social life with their with four clusters and a Bronze Star. many close friends. Within his full life he always His war experiences left an indelible mark on him, and had time for his family and enjoyed weekend ski- he later worked for peace. He protested at the nuclear ing, summer camping trips and family outings. testing site in Nevada and joined a peace walk in Russia Norman received many awards during his life, during the Cold War (Odessa to Kiev, with Russians and including the University of Utah Emeritus Alum Americans). A strong believer in mediation and Merit of Honor and the Distinguished Alumni compromise between hostile parties, he and Barbara Award. established The Barbara L. Tanner and Norman C. Tanner Predeceased by son Clark, he is survived by his Center for Nonviolent Human Rights Advocacy at the beloved wife Barbara, married for 77 years, daugh- University of Utah. ters Susan Chapman (David), Deon Hilger (Jerry Always concerned about his community, Norman Delany), Deb Sawyer (Wayne Martinson), grand- participated in many civic organizations and activities children Damon Wood (Stacey), Alison Hilger, Kris- including the United Way (board), The Utah tin Brown (Mac), Kimber Martinson Sawyer, Jason Manufacturers Association (President), The National Martinson Sawyer, and one great-grandson in the Association of Manufacturers (Vice President), the M.S. "oven." He has a brother Dee and sister Martha Society, and one position he dearly loved, the Salt Lake Stinehart still living. City Rotary (President). After Norm's retirement he became involved with the Utah-Idaho Chapter of the National Arthritis Foundation, and as president he poured his talents and energies into helping it grow and broaden Read about Norm’s gift to our its programs. He gave generously to cultural, civic, and Club on the next page. educational institutions throughout his life. 5

Norm Tanner’s Legacy Continues

June 21, 2016

Dear Salt Lake Rotary Club,

I received a check from Norm Tanner’s Trust in the mail today in the amount of $62,500! What a wonderful surprise. This is a portion of the dividends earned by his trust following his death. His daughter, Deone Hilger, says in her letter that we will receive a similar (although somewhat smaller) check each year. The amount of this check includes a little more than one year’s worth of dividends. The amount will also vary according to what the dividends are in a particular year.

She indicates that she would like to meet with the board next year at about this time when she is in town to deliver the next check in person.

Paul Durham Durham Jones & Pinegar, P.C.

Give a Legacy Gift of Your Own

There are perhaps only a few who can be as generous in giving a legacy gift to Club 24 as our old friend, Norm Tanner, but many of us can contribute something.

The example of Norm and so many others before him can inspire the rest of us to set aside what we can while doing our estate planning.

Club 24’s good work can go on for many generations through gifts such as these.

Consider supporting The Salt Lake Rotary Foundation with your own legacy gift by putting Club 24 in your will.

6

Dinner at the Homeless Teens Resource Center

by Teri Jensen

Rotarians Ross Youngberg, Jon Richards, John Adams, Sara Bechard, Randi Jackson, and Teri Jensen had a great time providing, preparing, and serving our first monthly dinner for the VOA Homeless Teens Resource Center.

The dinner started off with a little chaos due to a scheduling issue. Teri thought dinner was to be served at 7:00, not 6:00. Thank goodness John Adams and Teri Jensen showed up early. John quickly got to work preparing sloppy joe meat while Teri sent emails and texts asking volunteers to drop everything and come now. One of the VOA staffers stepped in to help us man the kitchen.

Dinner turned out great, and was served promptly at 6:00. Jon Richards brought a couple of trays of sushi to go with his fruit and vegetable trays. What a hit!!

We served approximately 30 teens and were able to join them for their evening meal.

Thank you volunteers. As Floyd says, "This is what Rotarians do." Randi Jackson is planning tacos for July's dinner service.

I can't wait to see the photos!

7

Postcard from Korea RI International Convention has been inspiring, thoughtful, and laden with hope. And with Scott around it is full of joy and laughter. Wish you were all here to see the impact of your good work.

Shahab

8 9 10 11 12 Gwen Searles, Franklin Elementary

13 14 15

Club 24 Salt Lake City, Utah Chartered 1911

Don Winder Wins Award 2016-2017 Congratulations to Salt Lake Rotary club member Don Winder, rec- Board of Directors ognized as “Real Estate Attorney of the Year” by the Certified Com- mercial Investment Member Institute. Shahab Saeed, President Don’s 40-plus years of industry experience includes all types of Alicia Bremer, President-Elect commercial and real estate transactions. He represented Larry H. Miller in his purchase of the franchise and handled various Jim Schwing, Vice President legal aspects of the team’s arena construction. He is adept handling Brett Sutherland, Vice President large complex transactions. He is a 15 year member of Rotary with a Jeff Hatch, Treasurer great positive outlook and attitude of service to others. Nancy Brown, Secretary Thank you, Don. Well done! Mike Criddle, Director Bry Davis. Director

Christian Deputy, Director Congratulations on the Promotion, Don Weakley! Devin Thorpe, Director Congratulations and best wishes are in order for Salt Lake Floyd Hatch, Past President Rotarian, Donald Weakley, on his promotion to the President of Peak Corporations which consist of Peak Alarm, Peak Security, and Peak Audio/Video. Don will be responsible for personnel and operations throughout the Intermountain West. Monthly Committee Meetings

Peak is a family owned business established in Salt Lake City in 1st Tues: Public Relations 11 am 1969 with operations in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon. Acts of Kindness 1:30 pm Don returned to Utah after serving our country for over 25 Program 11:15 am years in the U.S. Army and achieving the rank of Lieutenant Peace 1:30 pm Colonel. He conducts his Rotary life in the same way; 2nd Tues: Fellowship 11:03 am 3rd Tues: International Service 10:45 am experienced and always willing to help where help is needed. Environ/Parks 11:05 am

Thank you and congratulations, Don! Membership 11:15 am Interact 11:20 am Youth Crisis 11:30 am Leckman for Governor! 4th Tues: Franklin / Bryant 11:15 am 4th Wed: Board of Directors Noon No need to vote, it’s a done deal. Scott Leckman’s term as District 5420’s Governor will run 2017--2018. Congratulations, Scott! Other Committees Meet As Needed (An incorrect date for Scott’s term ran in the last issue of The Bee.)

10,000 Lives Changed Every Year Join the movement.

www.slcrotary.org

16 Club 24 thanks XMISSION for our web hosting service.